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Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.

The annual Elmwood Fireman’s Breakfast was Wayne McLeod’s last as deputy chief of the fire department. He’s stepping down after more than 45 years.

The Formosa Lions held their year-end barbecue for Lions and their families, guests Formosa Swans and their families, and the Recreation Committee last week. Pictured: Lion President Jim Batte is seen here passing along the Formosa Lions’ gavel to Lion Frank Jacobi, who took over the president posit

Two Mildmay businesses recently presented Saugeen Hospice Inc. with donations – Liesemer’s Home Hardware and Batte Meats. (Above) Jarred and Pete Liesemer, right, present a cheque for $2,000 to Saugeen Hospice volunteers Pat Morley and Rita Grubb. (Below) Wayne Batte, right, of Batte Meats presents

The Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a cheque for $7,500 at its final meeting of the year on June 26. This donation was from the funds raised at the 2022 Raffle Draw and Casino Night. Pictured, from left: WDHF representatives Mark Gaynor and

Brockton Coun. Kym Hutcheon and Kevin McKague cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Mill Pond Café in Cargill on Canada Day – one of the most scenic eateries around, with delicious homemade soups, bread and more. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) is getting back to pre-COVID numbers, said Stephan Labelle, manager.

A recent study shows that affordable housing is hard to come by in Walkerton.

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors has a new chair.

Bruce County council’s transportation and environmental services committee will consider a recommendation on July 6 regarding the Durham Street bridge project.

Brockton celebrated Canada Day in style, back in Centennial Park for the first time since before COVID.

On July 3, the village of Gorrie came out to the Howick Optimist Pool for a fun time filled with community and connection during the second annual Tri-Umph Triathlon.

Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new board chair of Westario Power.

Ahead of the South Bruce delegation to Finland this week to visit the deep geological repository project there, South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) Chair Jim Gowland presented his second quarter report to council on the committee’s activities on June 27.